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LJ04 ELW

2004 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,768 mi
Last recorded81,768 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Opel Corsa70,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ELW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 81,768 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 81,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre tread split

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,719 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers need re setting as hitting on scuttle panel

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 58,964 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers need re setting as hitting on scuttle panel

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 52,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has excessive play

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,592 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011
Fail 3 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Aug 2010 32,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,855 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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LJ04 ELW is a 2004 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 70,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ04 ELW is a 2004 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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